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Episode 299 - ABCO Systems and Automation Today I'm excited to welcome back Seth Weisberg to the New Warehouse Podcast. Seth is the CEO of ABCO Systems which is a full-service design and build company specializing in material handling solutions. They offer a complete range of services, from sortation and conveyance to multi-level pick modules, garment on hanger systems, pallet racks, and shelving. Over the years, ABCO has evolved significantly, focusing more and more on product flow throughout the building. Key Takeaways Seth and I discuss the relevance of ROI in automated solutions. While ROI remains a primary

Episode 298 - Vanderlande at MODEX 2022 Joining me this week from the booth at MODEX 2022 is Jake Heldenberg from Vanderlande. Jake is the senior manager of Warehouse Solutions at Vanderlande, where he works with customers to develop innovative warehousing solutions. Based out of the Netherlands, Vanderlande has a strong presence in North America with three primary markets: parcel, airports, and warehouses. We focus on the warehouse side and what they are hearing from the MODEX floor. Key Takeaways Jake shares some of the more popular warehouse solutions Vanderlande’s customers are implementing as the industry shifts to

Episode 297 - Procensis and the Importance of User Interface in the Warehouse We are coming to you live from the Procensis Solution Center for this week's episode of The New Warehouse. My guest this week is Aaron Bolton, a founding member, and CTO at Procensis. Procensis provides solutions focusing on the latest technologies using mobile and wearable computing devices. In this episode, we discuss the evolution of user interfaces and their impact on the warehousing industry. Key Takeaways We reflect on the good old days of Telnet and Greenscreen compared to the Procensis modern interface and how

Episode 296 - Toyota Material Handling at MODEX 2022 Joining me from the booth at MODEX 2022 for this week's podcast is Brett Wood, the President, and CEO of Toyota Material Handling North America. In addition to Toyota, Toyota Material Handling includes brands like Raymond, Bastian Solutions, and Konstant. Brett and I discuss how Toyota's main product - forklifts - have evolved and what industrial equipment solutions the company offers today. Key Takeaways Brett talks about three things that keep him up at night and how Toyota is working on countermeasures to handle challenges throughout the global supply

Episode 295 - Enersys at MODEX 2022 Joining me on this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast is Harold Vanasse from Enersys. Enersys is the world’s largest industrial battery supplier. They supply a wide range of industrial batteries and chargers for fork trucks, floor care equipment, ground support equipment, rail batteries, AGV batteries, and more. The company also has a large division that focuses on power for telecommunications data centers and telecommunication infrastructure. Key Takeaways While traditional lead-acid batteries still dominate the market, Enersys sees a trend toward maintenance-free battery products (e.g., thin plate pure lead or lithium-ion)

Episode 294 - Steel King at MODEX 2022 Live from Modex 2022, I sit down with John Clark from Steel King Industries for this week's episode of The New Warehouse. We discuss everything from what customers are asking for most to seismic activity's role in pallet rack design. Steel King manufactures steel-based pallet racking and related storage solutions, including dynamic racking, pseudo automated solutions, wire mesh racks, containers, safety materials, and more. Key Takeaways Pallet racking has evolved over the years to accommodate smaller case and tote storage and pick zones for conveyors and other forms of automation.